The Seabelle Captain is more than a title; she is a living symbol of our club’s history, community, and enduring spirit. In the world of yacht clubs, many traditions are shared, but some are uniquely their own. At the Key Biscayne Yacht Club, a cherished and distinctive position is that of the Seabelle Captain. It's a role that has been an integral part of our community since 1955, and it’s a story rooted in the club’s earliest days. The Seabelle Captain's position began in a

In memory of Commodore, John E Pearson, February 22, 2004, Donated by Past Commodore Ron Drucker. Key Biscayne Yacht Club. Principal officers: Hortensia Sampedro -Yngling, Gonzalo, Garcia-Ribeiro - 49er Location: Seabelle Room, Main Floor

Kevin Burnham and Morgan Reeser, triumphant and youthful, representing Team USA in the Mne's 470 Class at the Barcelona Olympic. The silver medal plaque reflects their teamwork and brilliance on the world stage. This plaque commemorates the silver medal victory of Kevin Burnham and Morgan Reeser at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where they represented the United States in the Men's 470 Class. With fierce winds and fierce competition in the Mediterranean, the duo saile

Kevin Burnham, hand on heart during the U.S. national anthem, at the 2004 Athens Olympics alongside Paul Foerster. Victory at last! This plaque honors Kevin Burnham and Paul Foerster, gold medalists in the Men’s 470 Class at the 2004 Athens Olympics. After decades of dedication and prior Olympic heartbreak, Burnham realized his dream at age 47—becoming the oldest U.S. sailor ever to win gold. With Paul Foerster’s calm tactical brilliance and Burnham’s boundless passion, they

Th e next Round the Island Race will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025. These trophies celebrate the  Key Biscayne Yacht Club's Round the Island Race—a fun, competitive annual event tracing the shores of Key Biscayne. This race was conceived in 1966 by Past Commodore Edward "Ed" Willman and Ray Sullivan - its enduring legacy honors Ed Willman's passion for sailing and community. The display features the original Commodore Ed Willman Memorial Trophy, and four beautiful Re

Th e next Round the Island Race will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025. This trophy was awarded from1966 to 2002. Other trophies and plaques for subsequent years are also on display. The Ed Willman Memorial Round the Island Race, held at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club in Miami, Florida, is a significant event with a rich history. The race was conceived in 1966 by Past Commodore Edward "Ed" Willman and fellow member Ray Sullivan. It was designed to be a fun, yet competitive

The next 'round the Island Race will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 This plaque was established in 2012 and recognizes the overall Best Performance by a Key Biscayne Yacht Club yacht in the Round the Island Race. The Bombing Banshees Medallion - a long lost treasure from Past Comodore Ed Willman's boat. This article was originally published in the Islander News, written by Bill Durham and Catherine Malinin Dunn on January 25, 2025. It sounds like something out of a sp

A gift from the Stickney Family. Since 1971, this annual trophy is given to the winner of the KBYC Southeast Dinghy Championship. In 1971...

In Trust from the Hacker Family. This trophy symbolizes the Corinthian values of sailing and stands for the highest principles of the...